Stepdown RN
Golden, CO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

37885339

🌟 Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Golden, Colorado

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: December 7, 2026
End Date: March 6, 2027
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-Hour Shifts per Week
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Open Positions: 2
Weekends: Required
On-Call: To be discussed during the interview

Take Your Critical Care Nursing Experience to the Next Level!

Are you a skilled Registered Nurse with Progressive Care or Intermediate Care experience looking for your next travel assignment? Here's an exciting opportunity to advance your nursing career in beautiful Golden, Colorado!

We are seeking dedicated and clinically confident Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) – Step-Down / Progressive Care (PCU) to join a dynamic 32-bed Intermediate Care Unit for a 13-week assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who enjoy caring for higher-acuity patients, managing complex treatment plans, and working in a fast-paced clinical environment. The unit provides care to patients requiring close monitoring, advanced nursing interventions, and management of various IV drips.

If you have a strong background in Progressive Care, Step-Down, or Intermediate Care nursing and enjoy delivering exceptional patient care, this assignment could be your next great career move!

✨ Assignment Highlights:

• 13-week travel nursing assignment starting December 7, 2026.
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• 36 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work in a 32-bed Intermediate Care Unit.
• Care for higher-acuity patients requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing interventions.
• Hands-on experience with IV drip management and complex patient care.
• Opportunity to strengthen your Progressive Care and critical care nursing skills.
• Two openings available for qualified Registered Nurses.
• Weekend availability required.
• On-call expectations will be discussed during the interview.

🏥 About the Unit – Intermediate Care / Step-Down:

This 32-bed Intermediate Care Unit provides care to patients who require a higher level of monitoring and nursing intervention than a general Medical-Surgical unit but may not require full Intensive Care.

As an RN, you will care for patients with complex medical needs, manage IV drips, monitor clinical conditions, and respond to changes in patient status.

This assignment is particularly suited to nurses with experience in:

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Step-Down Unit
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Telemetry with higher-acuity patient exposure
• Critical Care / ICU experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and continuously monitor higher-acuity patients.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and other clinical indicators to identify changes in patient conditions.
• Manage IV drips and administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Recognize signs of patient deterioration and initiate timely nursing interventions.
• Provide advanced nursing care to patients requiring close observation and specialized monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment and recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs.
• Evaluate patient responses to prescribed therapies and communicate clinical concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and positive clinical outcomes.

✅ Required Qualifications & Certifications:

• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Previous Progressive Care, Step-Down, or Intermediate Care experience is strongly preferred for this assignment.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or higher.
• Active Colorado RN license or Compact RN license.
• BLS certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Required.
• ACLS certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Required.
• NIHSS certification – Required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and patient monitoring skills.
• Experience managing higher-acuity patients and handling complex nursing interventions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience in a 32-bed or similar Intermediate Care / Progressive Care environment.
• Experience with IV drip management, cardiac monitoring, and complex patient care.

🌄 Discover Golden, Colorado!

Make your next travel assignment an opportunity to experience one of Colorado's most scenic destinations!

Golden offers a beautiful mountain setting, outdoor recreational opportunities, charming downtown attractions, and convenient access to the greater Denver metropolitan area.

From hiking and biking to exploring breathtaking mountain views, Golden offers an exciting lifestyle for travel nurses looking to combine professional growth with a memorable Colorado experience.

📩 Ready for Your Next Nursing Assignment?

If you're an experienced RN with Progressive Care, Step-Down, or Intermediate Care expertise and are comfortable managing higher-acuity patients, we'd love to connect with you!

Take the next step in your travel nursing career. Apply today for this 13-week night-shift opportunity in Golden, Colorado!